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Marion Mello Obituary
Resident of San Mateo
Passed away peacefully on June 22, 2011. She was 56 years old.
Marion grew up in Half Moon Bay and graduated from Half Moon Bay High School. She took pride in her role as Chapter Sweetheart in the Future Farmers of America Organization. Her four children loved hearing stories like this and others about her childhood on the coast.
Our Mom was a kind and gentle and generous person. She would extend a hand to anyone in need, always putting others before herself. When we were young, all of our friends wanted to come to our house. Whether it was for the overflowing refrigerator, the homemade brownies and cookies or simply someone to talk to and not judge them, the house was always full. Our Mom was the best cook and others have spoken for years and years about her delicious meals. There was never an empty space on the table or an empty space in anyone's tummy. Mom's favorite thing to do was spend time with her granddaughters. They brought a twinkle to her eyes, filled her heart with love, and made her truly happy. Mom also spent many playful hours with Caitlyn, whom she loved like one of her own.
Saddened by losing Marion, is her husband, Jerry Mello. They were happily together for 17 years. Marion leaves her son and daughters, Brant Ross Presse, Samantha May Moussavi, and Dawn Leanne Presse. Son-in-law Shahmir Moussavi, granddaughters Madden Emma and Pailsey Ray, daughter-in-law Stacy Presse, granddaughter Olivia Meadow, and Chris Barros have also lost someone they loved dearly. Marion also leaves behind her sisters Karen and Sharon, her close cousin Linda Varni, and her father, Sam Daher.
Marion was greeted into Heaven with open arms by her mother, Bette Daher and her daughter, Rachael Christian Presse. They are together now, our Mom is with her baby forever. xoxo
Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, June 26 at 1:00 PM. at Foster City Recreation Center, 650 Shell Blvd., Foster City 94404. Crippen & Flynn Carlmont Chapel (650) 595-4103
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Frances
June 18, 2024
She is always in our hearts
Stacy Presse
June 21, 2016
Can't believe tomorrow is 5 years.. So many things have changed but yet so many things stay the same, we miss u so much and that never ever will go away and we love you always and forever will! Love you!!! XOXO
Stacy Presse
June 11, 2015
I can't even begin to tell you how much Olivia misses you, we all miss you, we will always love you and miss you so much!! Olivia asks about you all the time, we have a jewelry box and everything inside it smells just like you, we treasure it! Kisses to you and Rach!! XOXO
Stacy Presse
June 22, 2014
Miss you so much and always will!!! We love you!!!!! Hugs all the way to heaven!! Give Rach a kiss from us! XO
June 9, 2014
September 23, 2013
Marion. we miss you so much!!! we love you... xoxoxoxo
Terry Lewellen
June 18, 2012
Marion we love you so and you are truly missed. I know God has you in his arms and is watching over your family now and forever.
stacy presse
August 30, 2011
love you marion, we miss you so much!!!!! i know your with rach so i know your ok, love you forever! olivia misses you very much and asks about you all the time, she will always know you and remember you forever. xo
Rita Torres
August 23, 2011
So surprised to know you are gone, dear Marion. But I know you are holding my place in Heaven and one day, we will be together to laugh again. I will always remember our friendship when you and Jerry ran the store at Hilltop-all our little gab sessions were so fun. Much love and condolences to you, Jerry.
August 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Our families were friends way back when we were children. Marion was a wonderful lady.
Darlene Sare Evangelho
July 28, 2011
We are very saddened by your passing. We will always remember the fun times at family gatherings and at Fresno with you and your family. You were always very sweet to me and my kids & grandchildren. Marion, we will never forget you! With Love, Loretta & Family
July 26, 2011
My Dear wonderful cousin, Marion and good friend. i think of you often espicially today. You will always be in my heart. Now you are with the rest of our family up in heaven. I love you forever. Joanne Marsh
Danny Sare
July 15, 2011
Ive known Marion since she was 15 and best friends in High School-her kids are very lucky to have her as their mother. This a shock to me all of my prayers and condolences go out to her family. She was a beautiful girl and will be missed. xo xo
Doreen Hardin
July 6, 2011
I got to meet Marion once while accompanying my cousin Lindsay on a visit. She was very warm and generous and offered me a place at the table. She cooked wonderful. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with the family
L mello
June 28, 2011
my prayers and thoughts are with you brant, dawn, and sam..marion was a very loving mother,grandma,sister,daughter and wife! you will be missed by many..my thoughts and condolences are with you always n forever!xoxo
Lori (Pratt) Thomas
June 28, 2011
So many happy memories growing up in El Granada. The Daher family was a big part of it. My sincere condolences to the entire family. Sam, Sharon, and Karen, big hugs to you all!
Lisa Utheim
June 28, 2011
As time goes by the pain of the loss will be replaced with memories that will bring smiles instead of tears. My thoughts and prayers are with Marion's family and friends.
June 28, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Daher Family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Susan (Andersen)Zlatunich
Sharon Bertolucci
June 28, 2011
My condolences during this sad time. Thinking of you all.
June 28, 2011
We are very saddened to hear of your family's loss. I have many happy memories of Marion and her family. Our prayers are with you and yours at this time. - Terry (Lewellen) & Michel Lutje (Deer Valley, AZ)
Donna Ratlliff-Dias
June 27, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Hugs to Karen, Sharon and Sam.
Don Potter
June 27, 2011
We are saddened by your family's profound loss. I was fortunate to meet Marion once and found her to be an exceptionally warm and open human being. The world is small with her loss.
Laura & Jeff Marley, Sr
June 27, 2011
We are so shocked and saddened to learn of Marion's passing. Much, much too young, dear god, but know that she is with you and her beloved mother and daughter now, may she rest in peace. To Sharon, Karen & Sam, our deepest sympathy to each of you and your families!
Cathy Voisard
June 27, 2011
I am so saddened to hear this news. Much love to the family.
Rick&Laurie Mello
June 26, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of Marion's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Daher-Mello families.
Michele Kavanaugh
June 25, 2011
Words cannot express how much this family (immediate and extended) will miss you, Marion. Your smiles, your loving hugs, your cooking (!!!), and your concerns for everyone around you. I keep thinking you'll just walk in our door any minute now, and we all feel your loss daily. You were a wonderful caregiver for Caitlyn, and an incredible friend and second-Mom to us. We love you, and though we are sad to see you go, we are so happy that you are with Rach now in Heaven, and that we have a guardian angel looking over us all.
Miriam and Stacy
June 24, 2011
Marion you will be missed so much. You were such a GREAT MOM to Brant, Dawn, Samantha, & Rachel! And you were a wonderful loving wife to Jerry! Your heart was so big you were always there when needed.You always had a smile. We were very lucky to have you in our lives.Your love touched a lot of people. Your family will miss & love you forever. We are all blessed to have had you in our lives and we will never forget the love we felt every time you were around!! YOUR SMILE AND LAUGHTER WILL LIVE ON FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!!!
June 24, 2011
There are no words to describe this loss. It wasn't supposed to be this way but you made sure your family (biological and extended) would be strong. You must be so proud of them. I know that a day won't go by that you won't be in our thoughts. Your smile will forever shine in our hearts and minds. You were an extraordinary individual and I am honored, proud and blessed to have had you in my life and that of my family. FranE
Linda Varni
June 24, 2011
Miss you so much Marion....you were my best friend and I will love you forever and ever. You were the best Mom to your 4 wonderful children. You did such a good job raising them. You loved your children and 3 grandchildren, and your wonderful husband Jerry, your Dad, sisters, Caitlyn, and your whole family and friends so much everyone will miss you dearly. You missed Rachael so very much and you are up in heaven with her and your wonderful Mom forever and ever.
I will think of you ever day. I can’t image life without…..I am missing you so much words cannot describe.
My prayers go out to your wonderful family
Love forever and ever
You BFF Linda Varni
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